Wooster Women’s Lacrosse Falls in Second Round of NCAA Tourney

5/10/2025 5:23:42 PM

WOOSTER, OH - Wooster (17-4) dropped a tough 23-7 loss to No. 21 ranked University of Chicago (13-4) in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday, May 10, at John P. Papp Stadium in Wooster, Ohio.

The Fighting Scots concluded a strong 2025 campaign that included making history the day before, as the team collected the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win.

Second Round - UCHICAGO 23, WOOSTER 7

Wooster faced a formidable challenge with nationally ranked UChicago in the NCAA second round. Despite the scoreline, the Fighting Scots showed fight throughout, capitalizing on a handful of offensive opportunities and producing strong efforts in the midfield, while notching goals in all four quarters. Wooster was ultimately overwhelmed by UChicago’s depth and pace.
The Fighting Scots struggled to find their rhythm early, conceding the game’s first nine goals and trailing 11-3 at the end of the opening quarter. Junior Sophia Mellis (Wexford, PA/Oakland Catholic) led Wooster with two first-quarter goals, while junior Lizzie Hardy (Gibsonia, PA/Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh) added a free-position goal.
In the second quarter, Wooster held UChicago to three goals, while Fighting Scot senior Kaitlyn McBride (Westerville, OH/Westerville South) and first-year Cassidy Driscoll (Irvine, CA/Orange Lutheran) each tallied a goal to head into the half down 14-5.
After the break, the Maroons netted three unanswered goals, before junior Bella Woodbury (Wilbraham, MA/Minnechaug Regional) would give Wooster its sixth goal of the game.
The final 15 minutes of action was dominated by UChicago scoring five more goals, while Fighting Scot first-year Mizan Jacobs (Santa Fe, NN/Santa Fe Preparatory) netted the team’s final goal with 5:23 remaining in regulation.
Sophomore goalkeeper Audrey Richardson (Southborough, MA/Algonquin Regional) faced heavy pressure from the start, finishing with eight saves, including several from point-blank range.

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